Powder Flask

Joseph Cano

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a powder flask by Joseph Cano. The flask is positioned horizontally, with a rounded edge on the left and a more narrow end on the right. The flask is predominantly black and shiny, with a small circular indentation on top near the left side. A velvet-covered handle extends upwards from the center. A decorative metal piece, featuring a curved design with leaves or flowers, is situated beneath the handle. Two small protrusions are visible on top, near the right side. On the right end, there are two cylindrical pieces, one atop the other, with the top one featuring a rounded, wheel-like design on its side. The background is light-colored and featureless apart from shadows cast by the flask.